Some roman shades I have made recently

Two very large soft fold romans. I just finished these this last week. I can tell you these babies at 70 inches wide and nearly that long were a handful.

I am so glad I have the table extension honeyman made for my drapery table! I can just raise it up with the metal table extensions and it just clicks in place... a life saver. When I don't need it then just release each extension and it lowers right back down.

Making a soft fold roman wider than your table is not fun. As a matter a fact I have a limit on size I will make. I won't make one wider than 76". I can get that on my table. Soft fold romans are long to work with because they are cut twice the length of a window plus 12 inches. So they are long lengths of fabric. Even if you turn them to fit width wise going down your table then you have a pile of fabric hanging over the side. I much prefer to have it all up on the table laying flat! Even if the length does exceed my 12 foot long table at least its all flat!
This photo is after I have got quite a bit of the work done :O). The tape and rings are on! I must say I always think the backs of soft fold romans are pretty :O). Kind of a work of art in themselves.

Another view of the back.

Ok one more :O). The tan you see is the bottom hem and there is a 1.5 " pocket with the 1/4" metal rod in it. Its not strung yet and does not have the cord locks on the rings but the tape and the rings are on.

Ok so we have already established in previous post, I am not a photographer :O) I am not sure why it looks like it has waffles in it lol or wrinkles. It didn't... I had a hard time with lighting this day.

It sorta made me think of double knit but not in a bad way, it also made me think of a blanket. :O) It was thick and soft. My ugly shade holder and back drop don't do much for them LOL but I am sure in the room with the bedding they will look very nice. I saw the bedding. It will be a monochromatic room. Very neutral in color. I think it will be a very soothing room to be in. Its a bedroom. There were two of these big romans in it.
These babies weighed a ton!

Sugarcube AKA Cubey

Meet the boss. RIP

Ozark Mountains, Arkansas

Its a place where the mountains whisper, the creeks and springs sing songs to your soul. The trees blow a breeze of pure contentment. Earth, wind, fire and water. All the elements of being. Mother nature and her sprites in all their glory live there. Once you have lived in these mountains, you may leave them for a time. You may move far, far away for many years, but they will never leave you. They will softly beckon to your soul...return, return home .... We are here as we have always been and always will be. Come home ...The Ozark Mountains in Arkansas, where I am from and where we will retire.

My loom, 1947 Curtis Payton Loom

4 shaft 6 treddle

My spinning wheel, Kromski Prelude Spinning Wheel

There is a learning curve to this :O)

Gorgeous hand made jewlery Artisan.

A super talented Jewelry Artisan. I have several pairs of her stunning earrings! Click to go to her Etsy Shop!

Try one Bar of this gals soap and you will be hooked forever!

The most wonderful homemade soap, it lathers really nice, its moisturizing. Its smells divine. It does not irritate sensitive skin! Click to go to her Etsy shop!

MY ETSY STORE

About Me

A bit off the beaten path in my thinking, okay probably not even close to the path.
I love to grow things, being outside in the dirt is a have to for me. Its as much a part of my well being as eating and drinking.
I enjoy life, no I love life. I try hard to take care of this body I have been loaned for the duration. A healthy lifestyle is important to me... exercise, organic food and being vegetarian for over 30 years fit into that.
Occupation: Interior Design and I am a Farmer. Quite the mix no? :O)